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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 622.21 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 622.21 and 372.91 is: 514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 622.21 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/622.21 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 622.21 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 232,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,028.33/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.16

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